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Part of Bridge Street Closes Weekdays and Southbound Roosevelt Boulevard Loses Two Lanes Near Cottman as PennDOT Work Hits the Northeast

Two PennDOT work zones could slow Northeast drivers this month, on Bridge Street at I-95 and on southbound Roosevelt Boulevard near Cottman Avenue, according to PennDOT. Bridge Street is closed and detoured between Tacony Street and James Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 20, for overhead construction on the I-95 bridge, PennDOT and PhillyVoice reported. Tacony Street will remain open between Bridge Street and Aramingo Avenue during the weekday closure, PennDOT said in its Nov. 3 notice.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

NorthEast Times

O’Neill Bill Would Keep Bustleton and Somerton Corner Lots Out of Parker’s Apartment Plan as Council Nears a Final Vote

A bill from Councilmember Brian O’Neill that would keep Far Northeast corner commercial lots out of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s plan to allow more apartments on them is one vote from final passage, according to City Council records and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Council’s Rules Committee advanced both the mayor’s...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

malvern.org

Randolph Woods Nature Preserve: Forest Restoration, Wildlife and Public Access

Malvern Borough shares residents’ concerns about the deer at Randolph Woods Nature Preserve. We understand the importance of protecting wildlife while restoring the health of the forest and want to share what we know, what we’re doing, and what comes next. Why Is the Fence There?. The fence...

Malvern, PA · 1d

95revive.com

Bridge Repair Continues to Close Interstate 95 South On-Ramp From Morris Street Through Mid-December in South Philadelphia

November 6, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge repair will continue to close the ramp from Morris Street to southbound I-95 in South Philadelphia through mid-December. The work is part of a $60.4 million project to perform high-priority repairs on interstate bridges across the region to maintain the functionality, safety, and mobility of the structures along critical corridors.

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BUCKSCO.Today

Bucks County Drivers Could Be Overpaying Tolls, Even if They Have E-ZPass

Months after officials promised a fix, Pennsylvania drivers continue to receive incorrect E-ZPass toll charges, writes Cheryl Mettendorf for 6abc Philadelphia. A misread plate is only one way a Pennsylvania Turnpike bill can climb. Bucks County drivers can also land a flat $10 charge, even with E-ZPass on the windshield.

Bucks County, PA · 2d

VISTA.Today

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Pottstown Passenger Rail Plan Advances With $654,000 in State Grants

Pottstown riders may be a step closer to catching a train to Philadelphia. Regular passenger service on the line ended 45 years ago. The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority voted unanimously Oct. 26 to spend two state grants totaling $654,000, according to Karen Shuey for The Reporter. The money will...

Pottstown, PA · 2d

WHYY

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Supporting our Veterans

You Oughta Know honors our veterans and the organizations supporting them. Discover Operation Mud, a hidden gem in Kensington helping vets create art; see how Flyers Warriors supports veterans and their families on the ice; and learn wellness tools from Health and Science host Maiken Scott. Plus, explore how Night Raven Gaming Society connects vets with teens and meet the Veterans Multi-Service Center cook serving hot meals to fellow veterans.

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6abc Action News

Philadelphia officials announce fall edition of cleaning program

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the fall edition of the recurring citywide cleaning program on Friday.

travelswiththepost.com

PA License, Photo Centers Closed for Veterans Day

POTTSTOWN PA – Pottstown’s Driver License and Photo Center, operated at 204 Shoemaker Rd. by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, will be closed Nov. 11 (2026; Wednesday) in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Similar closures will occur at local PennDOT centers in Harleysville, King of Prussia, Norristown,...

Pottstown, PA · 1d

NorthEast Times

Free Flu and COVID Shots Are Available on Cottman Avenue at Health Center 10, No Appointment Needed

Philadelphia residents can get a free flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at City Health Center 10, 2230 Cottman Ave., on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., according to the city’s Department of Public Health, WHYY and Metro Philadelphia. Health Center 10 is the only Northeast...

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6abc Action News

Philadelphia security guard's artwork earns display in City Hall

Khaliik White, a security guard who draws intricate artwork during his breaks, now sees his work hanging on the walls of Philadelphia's City Hall.

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German Immigrants, Lacking English, Faced Language Challenges

PENNSBURG PA – For much of Pennsylvania’s history, the state had a bilingual population. The range of bilingualism that existed here between the 1700s and 1900s is the topic of a November presentation in Pennsburg. Guest speaker Peter Siebert will discuss bilingualism, and challenges early German immigrants faced,...

Pennsburg, PA · 2d

egoease.com

Comcast is laying off more than 600 Philly employees amid big cost-cutting transformation

On a gray morning in Center City, the elevators at the Comcast towers still moved with their usual hush, but the talk on the sidewalks had shifted. People who once compared notes on streaming launches and broadband upgrades were asking who might still have a desk when the quarter ended. The phrase Comcast Philly layoffs moved from private worry into public record after a state filing described more than 600 job cuts at the company headquarters. For a city that has treated the cable and broadband giant as both employer and civic symbol, the notice carried a weight that went beyond a single human resources memo.

Philadelphia, PA · 9h

95revive.com

I-95 Bridge Construction to Restrict Surface Streets Nov. 9-13 in Northeast Philadelphia

November 6, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that travel restrictions will be in place on surface streets in Northeast Philadelphia for overhead I-95 bridge construction. Drivers are advised of the following travel restrictions:. Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10, from 7:00 AM to...

Cleveland Jewish News

Jewish legal group to deploy attorneys to observe Philadelphia ‘boycott ride’

The National Jewish Advocacy Center has sent a letter demanding that organizers of an anti-Israel boycott bicycle ride targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia “preserve evidence” in anticipation of legal action, and warned that attorneys will be on site Sunday to document any criminal activity. “Play stupid games, win...

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Abington Township to host 2027 proposed budget meeting on Nov. 10, public hearing regarding the township’s code of ordinances on Nov. 12

The Abington Township Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 10, to present and authorize advertisement of the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Township Budget. The proposed budget will be available for public review on Wednesday, November 11 on the township’s website. Final adoption of the budget...

Abington Township, PA · 1d

DELCO.Today

After 40 Years of Uncertainty, Philadelphia Voters Make Arts Office Permanent

Philadelphia voters have overwhelmingly approved making the city’s arts and culture office permanent, ending decades of uncertainty over whether future mayors could eliminate it. Nearly 84 percent of voters approved a charter amendment Tuesday’s election, making Creative Philadelphia a permanent part of city government. According to unofficial results,...

Philadelphia, PA · 20h

Main Line Media News

Lower Merion approves 4-year contract with police union

LOWER MERION — Lower Merion Commissioners approved a new four-year contract with its police union. The new contract, which runs from 2027 through 2030, includes a 2% pay increase every six months for the life of the contract. According to township officials, the FOP voted and ratified the proposed...

Lower Merion Township, PA · 20h

NorthEast Times